I would suggest that you to start a new thread in the inquiry feedback forum http://ball-pythons.net/forums/forum...iries-Feedback, putting a linl to this thread into your new one also try to provide as much details about the transaction as possible (emails, text, pics etc), any exchange that might be relevant.
I would also suggest to start a thread on the BOI http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...splay.php?f=13
If you were sold this as a sterling you are entitled to get your money back there is absolutely no excuse for what he did especially after the snake was correctly identified here.
Good luck.